Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Main Line Health, Riddle Hospital
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Sandra has worked as a peri-operative nurse at Riddle Hospital (Main Line Health) for 27 years. Prior to becoming a nurse she worked as a Certified Surgical Technician for seven years. She is proficient in both the scrub and circulating role in all specialties. Obtained CNOR certification in June of 2012, BSN in 2018, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Has maintained Clinical Ladder (CL) since 2013, advancing to CL Level IV in 2016. Laser Safety Officer from 2013 to present. Recipient of Departmental Award for Nursing Excellence, May 2019. Served as volunteer for CCI in the role of Certification Coach 2019-2020, increasing certification rate from 38% to 52% resulting in CNOR Strong Award Achievement for the unit. Cross trained to work on Step-Down Unit and Emergency Room during crisis, along with assisting with PPE and PAPR donning and doffing.